Advanced Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; West Kirby; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

DBS paid for

28 days annual leave

Casual dress code

Pension scheme

Shopping discounts & free Blue Light卡

Recommend a Friend bonus

Financial Hardship Fund

Wellbeing investment

Zusammenfassung

Community Integrated Care is seeking a Senior Care Professional or Team Leader for a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) in a vibrant service in the UK. You will bring passion, leadership and experience to support a diverse group with complex needs.

You'll mentor a large team, help shape person-centred care plans, and foster an inclusive, energetic workplace that champions dignity and independence for the people we support.

Qualifikationen

• A Level 3 qualification in Social Care and PBS experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong experience in mental health, autism, sensory communication, and physical health support.

Aufgaben

• Mentor, lead, and role model for both the people we support and the team.
• Work with a large team of about 50 support workers to deliver best life outcomes.
• Guide and inspire colleagues, sharing expertise to support individual needs.

Kenntnisse

PBS experience

Mental health

Autism

Sensory communication

Physical health support

Leadership

Ausbildung

A Level 3 qualification in Social Care

Jobbeschreibung

Are you a Senior Care Professional or Team Leader ready for a new challenge?, This is a full-time opportunity (37.5 hours per week) in a vibrant, fast-paced service that’s bursting with energy, fun, and purpose. We’re looking for someone who brings passion, experience, and a sense of leadership. Ideally, you’ll have:

Ideal qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Social Care and PBS experience
• A full UK driving licence
• Strong experience in mental health, autism, sensory communication, and physical health support

If you don’t already hold the qualification, but you have solid experience in social care, we’ll support you to gain your qualifications while you work with us.

Training & Development

We’re committed to helping you grow. You’ll receive specialist training in:

• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Makaton
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

…and more, so you can feel confident and empowered in your role.

Meet the People You’ll Support

As part of the recruitment process, you’ll visit the home of the people we support - giving you a chance to connect, understand their needs, and see their amazing personalities shine. This service supports 12 incredible individuals, aged between 21 and 72, each with unique needs including learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, mental health challenges, and other complex conditions. They’re full of life and love to:

• Chill in the garden or hot tub
• Play table tennis
• Enjoy BBQs, cinema trips, seaside visits, and parties
• Dance, sing, and celebrate life - they’re loud, proud, and never afraid to have fun!

About you

Your Role as an Advanced Support Worker

You’ll be a mentor, leader, and role model - supporting both the people we supoort and your fellow team members. You’ll work alongside a large, well-established team of around 50 support workers, offering guidance, sharing your expertise, and helping everyone deliver the best life possible. If you’re someone who knows how to connect with people, lead with empathy, and inspire others - this is the role for you.

Your Values

• We Include
• We Deliver
• We Aspire
• We Respect
• We Enable

These aren’t just words - they guide how we support people, how we work together, and how we grow as a team. If these values resonate with you, you’re already on the right path.

• Have great social skills and can build meaningful relationships with the people we support, their families, and their communities.
• Are fun, sociable, and confident - loud and proud, just like the people we support!
• Offer a warm welcome to everyone they meet and help create a positive, inclusive environment.

A Place You Belong

We’re proud to be a welcoming and inclusive employer, where everyone feels they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and diversity, and we’re committed to creating a workplace that’s fair, equal, and empowering for all. We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there.

Community Integrated Care

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We transform lives by delivering high-quality, person-centred support that fosters independence and empowerment. Our charity was founded in 1988 and we were one of the pioneers of the ‘Care in the Community’ agenda, enabling people to move out of long-stay institutions and live more fulfilling lives. Since then, we’ve remained leaders in social care, providing bespoke support to thousands across the UK. Today, we support more than 2,600 people and employ 6,600 caring and committed colleagues across England and Scotland. We have a proud history of breaking boundaries and are always looking for new ways to make a positive difference through bold ideas, innovative projects and impactful partnerships.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role

Or an experienced Support Worker looking to grow, lead, and make a bigger impact? This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to shape lives, lead with purpose, and be part of something truly special.

What’s in it for you?

• A leadership role with heart - guide and inspire your team while continuing to support the people who matter most.
• Career progression - gain qualifications, access specialist training, and grow with us.
• Recognition and reward - take on more responsibility and be appreciated for it.
• Inclusive culture - work in a diverse, welcoming environment where everyone is proud to be themselves.

Perks & Benefits

• DBS paid for - we’ve got you covered.
• 28 days annual leave (inc bank holidays).
• Casual dress code - no uniforms, just you.
• Pension scheme - plan for your future.
• Shopping discounts & free Blue Light Card.
• Recommend a Friend bonus.
• Financial Hardship Fund - support when you need it.
• Wellbeing investment - because you matter.